Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) is looking for Lead Designer/Creative Manager to join our design team in Irvine, CA:

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the automotive design field & have significant concept cars and\or production cars to his or her name.
• Experience leading programs from sketch to production.
• Experience mentoring & leading less experienced designers.

Base Requirements:

• Ability to work self-sufficiently with a minimum of direction.
• Ability to sketch-model a design using 3D software (Alias, Blender, etc...)
• Comprehensive understanding of automotive engineering requirements.
• Create compelling and appropriate design proposals for various concept and production car programs in the form of sketches, renderings and 3D digital models.
• Research and analyze trends in overall packaging, dimension, materials, products and trends using online and print resources and by attending auto shows and other events. Report on these trends to Management using PowerPoint.
• Meet with Upper Management, Engineering, Marketing and Design Team to discuss design criteria and incorporate findings.
• Develop design over engineering package using 3D software.
• Oversee the development of models by clay and CAS sculptors and fabricators.

• Consult with Engineering and Manufacturing to meet styling and manufacturing requirements.
• Create high-quality 'Publication Images' for use in press releases and design brochures using Photoshop, ALIAS and/or Maya and VRed, and photographed images.
• Provide oversight, guidance and support to vendors producing one-of-a-kind 'Concept Vehicles' for auto shows worldwide.
• Travel to Korea to oversee further product development by working with Namyang Design and Engineering teams and offsite vendors for model builds.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to aid design direction.
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Automotive, or Transportation Design.

Tools:

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Alias/Subdivision
• VRed
• PowerPoint
• Clay